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Add 10/50 and 12/4

1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 3 0/4

10/50 + 12/4 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    10/50 = 10 × 2/50 × 2 = 20/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/100 + 300/100 = 20 + 300/100 = 320/100
  5. 320/100 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 10/50 + 12/4 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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